What should I do if I have a cold and vomit? Analysis of recent hot health topics
Recently, with the change of seasons and fluctuations in temperature, colds and related symptoms have become a hotly discussed health topic across the Internet. Many netizens reported that they experienced vomiting symptoms during a cold and were confused about this. This article will combine popular discussions and medical advice in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Data on hot topics related to colds in the past 10 days across the entire network

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes of cold and vomiting | 28.5 | Baidu/Weibo |
| 2 | gastrointestinal cold | 22.1 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Diet taboos for colds | 18.7 | Zhihu/WeChat |
| 4 | Children's cold and vomiting | 15.3 | Baby tree/Kuaishou |
| 5 | Cold medicine side effects | 12.9 | Station B/Douban |
2. Analysis of common causes of cold and vomiting
According to the recent live broadcast content of experts from tertiary hospitals:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical symptoms | susceptible groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| viral gastroenteritis | 42% | Diarrhea+vomiting+mild fever | Children/Immunocompromised persons |
| gastrointestinal cold | 35% | Vomiting + respiratory symptoms | all ages |
| drug reaction | 15% | Vomiting within 30 minutes after taking the medicine | Those taking medication on an empty stomach |
| other reasons | 8% | With severe headache/high fever | Need prompt medical treatment |
3. Step-by-step treatment plan
Step one: emergency treatment
1. Stop eating for 1-2 hours to let your stomach rest.
2. Drink warm water or light salt water in small sips (50ml each time)
3. Maintain a semi-sitting and lying position to prevent aspiration
Step Two: Symptom Assessment
| red flag | Recommended actions |
|---|---|
| Vomitus containing blood/bile | seek medical attention immediately |
| Continuous vomiting for more than 6 hours | emergency treatment |
| Symptoms of dehydration occur | Supplement electrolytes |
| accompanied by confusion | Call 120 |
Step Three: Diet Adjustment
According to the latest cold dietary guidelines released by Peking Union Medical College Hospital:
| food type | Recommendation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Rice soup | ★★★★★ | best choice |
| Apple puree | ★★★★ | Supplement pectin |
| soda crackers | ★★★ | Try a small amount |
| greasy food | Not recommended | Increase the burden |
4. Precautions for drug use
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration issued a special reminder:
1. Use antipyretics with caution during vomiting, as they may irritate the gastric mucosa.
2. It is recommended to use suppositories instead of oral preparations
3. Antibiotics need to be used under the guidance of a doctor
4. Antiemetics should not be taken by yourself for more than 24 hours.
5. Preventive measures
Combined with the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
1. Wash your hands frequently, especially after touching public items
2. Ensure daily vitamin C intake
3. Avoid weakening immunity caused by overexertion
4. Get the flu vaccine (the best time is September to November)
6. When do you need medical treatment?
According to recent statistics on popular medical consultations, you should seek medical treatment promptly if the following situations occur:
| Symptoms | Urgency of seeking medical attention |
|---|---|
| Vomiting that lasts for more than 12 hours | urgent |
| Significant decrease in urine output | Within 24 hours |
| Body temperature exceeds 39℃ | Within 12 hours |
| Food refusal in infants and young children | immediately |
Experts suggest that methods such as ginger brown sugar water and acupoint massage, which have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently, need to be different from person to person. Severe symptoms still require professional medical intervention. I hope this article can help you scientifically deal with cold and vomiting symptoms and get back to health as soon as possible!
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